4 Novels you should read this spring
Y’all know I LOVE to read. Here are a few of my favorites from the last few weeks. It’s a great mix of authors, historical, and contemporary. And be sure to read to the end where I’m giving away a copy of Tamera Alexander’s latest novel A Beauty so Rare, along with Rachel Hauck’s Princess Ever After and Sarah Ladd’s Headmistress of Rosemere. These are all books I bought so I could give them away because I loved them so much. I know you will, too!
I adore Tamera Alexander’s historical romances set in post Civil War Nashville. They capture the essence of reconstruction in a realistic way while telling a story I can disappear into. This story-telling sets a high standard and leaves me wondering if she can do it again. She does!
In A Beauty so Rare, Eleanor Braddock is not a beautiful woman in the traditional southern sense, so she has resigned herself to a life of singleness. because of her father’s illness she has to find a way to support herself. The story weaves in the plight of war widows and orphans while also pulling in an element of European royalty. Trust me: it works beautifully. And in the telling, the author addresses true beauty and the importance of looking beyond the superficial to the heart and essence of a person. I finished the last page with a happy sigh for a story well told, quickly followed by a sad sigh because now I have to wait for her next book!
If you love antebellum historical romance with strong Christian threads, you will adore this story that transports you to that time in Nashville. I loved this book so much be sure to keep reading so you can enter a giveaway for it!
In Sadie’s Secret, Pinkerton Agent, Sadie Callum has to decide whether the right twin brother is in jail.From there, she has to untangle the threads to find the real Will Tucker, all the while keeping her overprotective family at bay. Sadie is this delightful mix of a fun character who has spunk, verve, and a desire to honor her family while avoiding stifling. It’s an almost impossible balancing act, but such a fun read. The romance is sweet and delightful. And the redemption of Will Tucker almost brought me to tears. All in all a very satisfying conclusion to this fun historical mystery/romance series.
Now, I don’t only read historicals. The next two books are romantic suspense, the first with an Amish flair and the second unputdownable.
I enjoy Vannetta Chapman’s Amish based mysteries in large part because the Amish and English characters interact in real and dynamic ways. Murder Simply Brewed is no exception. A man dies while at work in an Amish village/resort. At first nobody suspects anything, but as other strange things begin to occur at this getaway, the manager and the Amish employee who found the body begin to wonder if more could be at stake.
There is more than the mystery though, as one couple experiences romance and another begins to explore what could be. The characters are enjoyable, the interactions real, and the mystery kept me guessing for quite a bit of the book. All in all a great read for those who love a mystery in an Amish setting.
Raptor 6 is the latest release from Ronie Kendig. She writes high-octane military novels. I loved the missionary angle that comes into play in this book set in Afghanistan. Zahrah just wants to help the Afghan children but has an expertise that makes her valuable to the anti-US forces. This book moves fast and honors the men and women who fight in the military while including a beautiful romance. It’s another excellent military read that will keep fans of Tom Clancy’s books coming back for more.
Each book will be mailed to a winner.
